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Infection with Protozoan (one-celled) organisms known as coccidian. These are microscopic parasites living within cells of the intestinal lining. Since they live in the intestinal tract they…
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Most dog owners are aware that roundworms and tapeworms are common intestinal parasites of the dog. With the relaxation of quarantine regulations with the introduction of the PETS travel scheme, combined with our warmer summers, some other parasitic worms are now becoming more commonly seen in the UK.
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This is a tick borne disease caused by certain bacteria (Rickettsiae) that invade circulating white blood cells. A number of Ehrlichia species are known to infect dogs but canine Ehrlichiosis…
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I have always had an itchy dog and every summer he has had to have treatment. Recently he underwent a lot of tests and I have been told that he has flea allergy dermatitis.
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Fleas are not host specific. Dogs and cats share the same fleas so it is important that all your pets at home are treated with appropriate medication.
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Giardia are microscopic one celled parasites (Protozoa) that live in the gastrointestinal tract and can cause diarrhoea. They are not worms and have been largely overlooked until relatively…
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Heartworm is a disease that primarily affects dogs. Cats can be affected but then the disease is usually less severe in the cat. Today the disease has worldwide distribution particularly the…
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Hookworms are small worms (approx. 1 cm in length) that attach to the lining of the dog’s small intestine by their hooked mouthparts.Two types are found in the UK. Uncinaria…
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The bowel is not the only organ infested by canine parasitic worms. Heartworms and lungworms are relatively common in certain parts of the world. For many years Angiostrongylosis, canine lungworm, has been known to exist in the UK but was confined to parts of Wales and Southern England.
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This disease, common in North America, does occur in Britain. It is caused by a spirochete bacterium called Borrelia which is carried by certain ticks which, when affected, can spread the…